1. Celebrate His first coming - Immanuel
Prepare for His second coming

2. What is God saying to (i) us (ii) our community
this Christmas?

4. LOVE WRONG HELP - PUT RIGHT DECISION
God made us to know Him, loves us, cares deeply
Faithful despite our rejection, love for other things
WRONG
Sin, Selfishness, Separates - Justice, Consequences
Guilt, Shame
Need Reconciliation
HELP - PUT RIGHT
Jesus on the Cross - amazing EXCHANGE!
He takes our punisment - gives US his RiGHTNESS
Legal pardon - free to live NEW LIFE
DECISION
Our CHOICE - who is to be in charge?
Responsible for our decision
Eternal consequences

5. Definitively
Decisively
(once for ALL)
Hebrews 1v1-3
(See big picture)

6. God loves to communicate with people
God loves to build relationships
From Adam - up to now - and forever
How does God speak?
Through :
His works - Psalm 19v1, Romans 1v20
People (prophets, apostles, you and me)
Signs and wonders, angels, dreams, Salvation
The Bible - inspired WORD eg friend Ranjit
Holy Spirit - my testimony

7. 2 phases mentionned:
(i) before Advent - variety of times, places, ways
periodic, partial
(ii) after Advent - through His Son
complete, decisive
no other phase necessary
Jesus - not just a man or prophet
heir, creator, same Glory, exact image, sustainer, redeemer (see John1, Colossians1)
HE CAN MAKE GOOD ON ALL HIS PROMISES
nb Ministry of The Holy Spirit always focuses our attention and affection on JESUS
His work and gifts all do that - John 16v7-15

8. Summary: SEE BIG PICTURE - Delight in JESUS:
At this busy time of year what is your focus?
SEE BIG PICTURE - Delight in JESUS:
His presence with you at all times
WORK ON COMMUNICATION
Listen as well as speak to Him
DRAW ON THE PROMISE OF HIS POWER
Expect him to work blessing through you
The question isn't: Does God still speak?
but: Are you listening?